Earth's Geology and Natural Phenomena
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Volcanic Eruptions
Molten rock and gases are ejected through the Earth's crust.
Continental Drift
A slow horizontal movement of the continents.
Earthquakes
A violent trembling of the Earth's crust which lasts a short time and varies in intensity.
Isostasy
Slow vertical movement of the Earth's crust.
Our atmosphere was formed about 4,000 million years ago.
The Magnetic Field
Around the Earth originates in the outer core.
Hot Rocks
Allow the installation of geothermal plants that take advantage of the heat to vaporize water and produce electricity.
Hydrothermal Phenomena
Occur when water seeps into the crust through cracks, it gets into contact with rocks at high temperatures.
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